Quality of Life survey and related documents

More QOL Questions/Answers
Q. In the Foreword of the study, you extended your appreciation to Dr. Lyman
Gallup and Dr. Greg Raymond and to Idaho Power. What relationship do these
people have with the Future Foundation and what specific role did they play
in assisting you?
Q. Is there anything that you have downplayed or overplayed in your reporting
of these results?
Q. Given the diversity of the Trustees of the Boise Future Foundation, how do
you expect your trustees to view these results and use them? Do you think
they will support or dispute the findings?
Q. Explain why 65% of the respondents are males and only 35% are female? Is
there a possible bias here?
Q. Is there an inconsistency in the respondent's answers or is there an error
in reporting that people consider environmental degradation as being most
objectionable but not picking environmental elements as a priority?
Q. Has the survey release been timed to encourage political debate among
candidates running for election two months from now in November?
Q. The Foundation Executive Committee has written a letter to the reader
offering some points to consider when reviewing these survey findings. Why
did the Executive Committee feel this was necessary? Are they attempting
to set a context for interpreting these data?
Q. It appears that many of the Boise Future Foundation Executive Committee
members are the same key members of Uptown Boise. Has Uptown Boise been
involved with the sponsorship of this survey in any way and how does the
Foundation distinguish itself from Uptown Boise?
Q. From a carrying capacity perspective, is quality of life in Ada County
below, at, or above capacity and for how long will it remain that way?
Q. Why would an organization interested primarily in the future of Boise
survey citizens from all of Ada County? Wouldn't the Foundation be more (b 1 ?
interested/concerned with the quality of life in Boise than in *tt~ta?- ~~ ~ wi ·Y ...
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Nehi Beverages
Western Idaho Fair
Ada County Commission
Idaho Commission on the Arts
Xerox Corporation
Sponsors:
Ada Co. Council on Aging
Ada Co. Human Resources
Boise State University
Center for Research,
Grants and Contracts
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PRESS RELEASE SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. What is the Boise Future Foundation? And who?
The Boise Future Foundation, established in 1981, is a non-profit
educational organization which sponsors research in the study of
the "carrying capacity" of local natural and human resources and in
the development of alternative management strategies to preserve or
enhance the quality of life preferred by citizens of an urban
region. The Foundation is a unique partnership of some 40 trustees
representing Boise's corporate, business, civic, governmental and
academic leadership working to maintain the quality of life in
Boise and Ada County.
2. What is a quality of life "survey"?
This quality of life survey queries community citizens to ask
themselves what components citizens of life quality are they
satisfied with, how would the components be prioritized and which
management strategies citizens might most prefer in managing
carrying capacity and the quality of life.
3. Why did the Foundation conduct this survey?
The Boise Future Foundation consists of citizens of Ada County who,
like other citizens, are concerned about the quality of life in our
community. This concern has prompted the Foundation to sponsor a
quality of life survey for the purpose of measuring the community's
preferred quality of life levels and then working within the
community to maintain or improve those levels now and in the
future.
4. Who did you survey?
We surveyed 2,595 randomly selected residents living in Ada County.
5. When did the survey take place?
The survey process of mailing, receiving, and tabulating data took
place from the last week of February to the first week,in June.
6. How did you survey the people?
We mailed all the surveys with a postage paid return envelope
enclosed.
7. How did you decide on what questions should be asked?
In developing questions for the survey, a great deal of time was
spent reviewing theories and models behind the quality of life
concept. From this analysis, several quality of life components
were drawn and questions relating to the components were written.
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8. How many people responded to the survey?
1,062 or 41% returned completed surveys.
9. How will the results be used and by whom?
The results are intended to be used by everyone interested in and
concerned about quality of life in Ada County. The results may aid
all of us in thinking about and managing our quality of life.
10. What are the major findings?
There really is no one significant finding which stands out among
the rest. The executive summary has been designed to report major
findings of interest. They are too numerous to list here.
11. Why do you think people responded the way they did?
We really have no accurate way of knowing why people responded the
way they did. All we have done is communicated the findings
without speculation.
12. Is there a difference in people's attitudes toward satisfaction
levels depending on where they live in the county? City vs.
suburban.
There is no reported difference in people's attitudes depending on
where they live in the County.
13. How did the community rate its self for overall quality of life?
The overall community quality of life result was a 2 on a
satisfaction scale of 1 to 5. This indicates that generally people
are satisfied with the overall quality of life in Ada County.
14. How does this study relate to the other studies the Boise Futur~
Foundation has sponsored?
The "Carrying Capacity and Quality of Life Questionnaire" is the
latest in a series of studies the Boise Future Foundation has
undertaken in its research into the carrying capacity of the Boise
area. This concept has been used to estimate the impact of human
populations and their related activities on the physical
environment. Carrying Capacity seeks to achieve an optimum level
of life quality for a specific region. This study ties in with the
previous studies because it seeks to recognize Ada County citizens
preferred optimum quality of life levels. All of the studies have
tried to provide the best currently available information for a
public interested in managing our future in Boise and Ada County.
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15. How is this quality of life survey different from other community
profile surveys?
Community profile surveys tend to seek general information about
current issues facing a community. This quality of life survey
combines that approach with three additional major purposes: (1)
measure Ada County citizens' priority rankings of quality of life
components, (2) measure current satisfaction with those components,
and (3) determine which management strategies citizens might most
prefer in managing carrying capacity and quality of life. We fee
that this approach provides the best survey method for measuring
and reporting the most accurate community quality of life levels.
16. How much did the survey cost? Who paid?
The final cost including printing, computer time and staff time
should be in the range of 6-8 thousand dollars. The Boise Future
Foundation is a non-profit organization operating on a budget of
private donations. As a part of its continuing work, the
Foundation has sponsored and funded this project.
17. Are there to be other QOL surveys of the Boise area in the future?
The Foundation trustees may consider to sponsor a similar survey on
an annual or semi-annual basis depending on funds available and
interest of the local citizenry. A quality of life survey
distributed on a regular basis would provide more valid information
for making effective community decisions by tracking quality of
life perceptions and preferences over time.
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February 28, 1984
QUALITY OF ADA COUNTY LIFE SURVEYED BY FOUNDATION
A quality of life survey including questions about area water, air, trans­portation
and energy requirements has been mailed this week to 1,300 randomly
selected Ada County residents by the Boise Future Foundation.
The survey will question residents• opinions on roads, housing, safety,
employment, health services, recreation and artistic activities, education and
government. Questions about management and policy issues are also included.
The survey is one part of the non-profit research and educational founda­tion's
continuing study of Ada County natural and human resource systems.
According to John H. Keiser, president of the foundation and of Boise State
University, the study will show local planners what elements Ada County resi­dents
include in their definitions of quality of life.
11This information will assist public and private decision makers to manage
local resources more effectively in order to maintain the area's carrying
capacity, .. Keiser said.
He defined carrying capacity as the measure of an area's ability to support
varying numbers of people and their activities at different quality of life
levels.
According to Keiser, individual responses to the survey questions will be
completely confidential. Results of the survey will be published by the founda-tion
in a public report.
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RESEARCH CENTER B-319
BOISE, IDAHO 83725 PHONE: (208) 385-lll7
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Boise Future Foundation is a partnership of about 40 trustees from Boise
area business, civic, government and academic organizations.
Policy experts loaned by the trustee organizations work with the Boise
State University Research Center to study present and projected future demand
for resources in the area.
Foundation studies then outline a series of possible courses of action to
manage those resources.
Results of the foundation's studies are available at the group's office in
room 319 of the Boise State University Business Building, 1910 University Drive,
Boise, ID 83725, telephone (208) 385-3576.
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BOISE, IDAHO 83725 PHONE: (208) 385-lll7
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Gary Lyman: 385-1575
343-4607
or
Doug Burr: 385-1575
A Boise Future Foundation study issued today concludes that
residents of Ada County are generally satisfied with their quality
of life. Seventy percent of citizens surveyed in the study said they
were "satisfied" or "highly satisfied" with the overall quality of
life in Ada County. Four percent reported they were "unsatisfied" or
"highly unsatisfied."
The study also concludes that the number one quality of life
component among those surveyed is "level of individual well-being,"
while "connnunity stability and order" and "employment and advancement
opportunities" are second and third component priorities among the
respondents. Of the 17 quality of life components surveyed "local
roadways and transportation," "cultural and artistic programs" and
"citizen participation in local government" were rated as lowest
quality of life concerns by those responding.
The study also-reports that 62% of the respondents said that
"limiting economic and population growth" was most acceptable as a
strategy for managing local quality of life and the area's carrying
capacity. Fifty-seven percent of those surveyed reported that
"permitting degrading of the area's physical environment" is the most
objectionable strategy for managing local quality of life.
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RESEARCH CENTER B-319
BOISE. IDAHO 83725 PHONE: (208) 385-lll7
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The study also reports that 61% of those surveyed prefer an annual
growth rate between 1-3% for Ada County. Such a growth rate would
result in maximum population of approximately 275,000 people to the year
2000. Other findings of the study indicate: 47% prefer that the
quantity and quality of local public services remain at present
levels, while 31% prefer higher levels of those services and 9%
support lower levels of public services.
The study also reports that a sales tax is the most preferred
method for financing public services, while property taxes are the last
choice. Four percent of those responding noted that a "state lottery"
was their preferred alternative for increasing public revenues.
The Boise Future Foundation consists of forty-two local civic,
business and governmnental leaders, which sponsor carrying capacity
studies for Ada County. The studies are intended as informational
guides to public and private decision makers and the citizens of Ada
County and are supported through local contributions to the Foundation.
This report is the fifth in a series of reports published by the
Boise Future Foundation on the carrying capacity of the Ada County area.
Carrying capacity is a model used to estimate the impact of human
populations and their related activities on the physical environment.
Previous reports include such topics as air, water, transportation and
energy.
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BOISE, IDAHO 83725 PHONE: (208) 385-lll7
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Public Services Study Publicity Proposal
Boise Future Foundation
September 4, 1985
Objective: To generate broad, positive media coverage and understanding of the
results of the Public Services Study, as well as increased awareness of the role
of the Boise Future Foundation.
Tactics:
1. Press Conference. To be conducted by John H. Keiser, Gary Lyman and a
member of BFF's Executive Committee. Should include a news release,
executive summary and a graphic representation of the study results.
2. Briefing of Key Audiences.
o Boise Future Foundation Trustees
o Ada County Commissioners
o Political candidates
0 Key administrative functions
0 Boise City Council
0 Ada County Highway District
0 Boise School Board
0 Jerry Evans' Office
0 Boise area legislative members
3. Presentations to Key Citizen Groups in the Community:
o Boise Chamber of Commerce
o Junior League
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o Women's Club
o League of Women Voters
o Idaho Conservation League
o Senior-level management in Boise corporate offices
o Idaho Taxpayers Association
o Idaho Association of Cities/Counties
o Ada Citizens Together
o Citizens for Progressive Government
o Employee groups
o Senior citizens organizations
o Kiwanis
o Rotary
Who conducts briefings or gives presentations should be determined by the
audience. A technical expert from the Foundation along with a member of
the Foundation's Executive Committee who is particularly credible with a
specific audience would make an appropriate combination.
4. Seek Media Opportunities:
o Guest editorial in The Idaho Statesman
o "Viewpoint" (Channel 7) interview
o Barrett Rainey's "Second Thoughts" on KBOI Radio
o Interview on KIDO or KTOX radio stations
5. Community School System Opportunities:
Develop supplemental curriculum materials on carrying capacity and quality
of life for use in the schools.
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For release: November 25, 1986 Contact: Gary Lyman, 385-3576
Inadequate drainage in the foothills community and natural
limitations for septic tank use throughout Boise are two severe and
potentially expensive problems confronting the city, said a study
issued today by the Boise Future Foundation.
The study has gathered extensive information on the soil
conditions in the Greater Boise area and detailed their natural and
man-made deficiencies as they relate to urban development.
The study indicated that the cost to improve the drainage system
for the foothills area could exceed'$110 million. The report,
"Greater Boise's Carrying Capacity: The Land ResoUl-ce," suggested
that natural factors including erosion, insufficient soil composition
and slope instability coupled with inappropriate engineering
practices, such as building homes in natural drainageways or
tributary areas, could prove costly. An implication of the study is
that the local government require more extensive engineering,
geologic and hydrologic studies before any more development takes
place in the foothills.
Drainage problems ranging from slippage of residences in the
Foothills East area <which resulted in one home being condemned) to
roadway damage within the Highlands and Mesa areas have increased
public and private costs and should have a significant impact on the
urban development in the foothills of Boise, the study said.
According to Gary Lyman, the Boise Future Foundation•s project
director, the study is the first that combines all the major issues
affec~ing land use. "It puts together studies on the soils,
geological hazards and flooding issues all in one single document,
which we·~e never had before," he said.
Th~ report also found that although.soil composition varies in
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septic-tank use. Current development within the Southwest Boise area;
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where septic tanks use is wholly relied upon, may eventually
necessitate significant public cost if surface or groundwater
contamination occurs more extensively than at present.
This also pressures the local government to provide a central
sewer system in an area where the population density makes it
economically impractical. Such potential costs may overshadow any
private benefits of further development, the study said.
"After you read this document it's pretty hard not to come away
with the idea that we can't allow any more septic tank use in the
Southwest Boise community," Lyman stated. "It's a huge problem that
has to be dealt with."
The 97-page study--conducted by Richard Mabbutt, director of the
Boise State University Research Center, and Lyman--also said that
because Idaho lies on the edge of the global zone where 97 percent of
all earthquakes occur, Boise must be considered a potential center
for seismic activity or a host to ground movement due to earthquakes
from surrounding areas. Although a number of faults exist in the
foothills, seismic activity originating from that area is not
probable, the report said. Nevertheless, significant damage could
occur, Lyman pointed out "The earthquake in 1983 indicates that Boise
is susceptible to seismic activity," he said. "We should be more
concerned."
The Boise Future Foundation consists of 40 local civic, business
and governmental leaders. The Foundation sponsors carrying capacity
studies, which estimate the impact on human populations and their
related activities on the natural and social environment in the Boise
metropolitan area. The studies, intended as planning guides for area
citizens, are supported by local contributions to the Foundation.
This report is the seventh Foundation study. Previous reports
include analysis of the carrying capacity of area air, water,
transportation, energy, and the public service system.
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news release
Boise State University
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May 4(, 1988
TO: NEWS EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS
FROM: BOB EVANCHO, BSU NEW SERVICES
RE: BOISE FUTURE FOUNDATION'S MUNICIPAL EXPENDITURES REPORT
Although Boise has the third-highest per capita personal income
among 10 Western cities, the municipal expenditures as a
percentage of personal income are relatively low, said a study
released by the Boise Future Foundation, an association of 40
area civic, business and government leaders.
The new release is the second update of a September 1985 study
on municipal expenditures. The current update uses 1985-86 census
data and focuses on the potential fiscal capacity of two local
governmental jurisdictions -- Boise City and the Boise
Independent School District.
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Other members of the Foundation's executive committee will also
be in attendance.
Enclosed is a news release highlighting some of the report's
findings. A copy of the study will be available to the media
during Monday's press conference.
Given the interest in municipal spending and the May 17 bond
election, we're sure the report will be of interest to your
readers/listeners/viewers.
If you have any questions, please contact Gary Lyman, Boise
Future Foundation director, at 385-3576, or our office at
385-1643.
Thanks for your interest.
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considerably less per capita than these comparable cities. This
suggests that the rate at which Boise taxes itself <generally> to
provide services is significantly less than the other nine
cities.
* In 1982, Boise's expenditure was 20 percent below the
selected city average. In 1984, it was 33 percent below the
average, and in 1986 it was <as already noted> 30 percent below
the average. During this period, Boise went from fourth lowest
per capita expenditure to the lowest.
*Boise's 1986 utilization of the property tax is 34 percent
below the national average of $190.20 of cities with populations
of 100,000 to 199,999.
* Boise's per capita personal income of $14,275 is 6 percent
above the selected city average of $13,413.40. Those communities
who are also above the city average are Reno, Nev., $17,469;
Tempe, Ariz., $15,294; and Tacoma, Wash., $13,620.
For more information, contact Gary Lyman, Boise Future
Foundation director, 385-3576.
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news release
Boise State University e
May 4, 1988
BOISE FUTURE FOUNDATION RELEASES MUNICIPAL EXPENDITURES REPORT
Although Boise has the third-highest per capita personal
income among 10 Western cities, the municipal expenditures as a
percentage of personal income are relatively low, said a study
released by the Boise Future Foundation.
The study reports that Boise, when compared to nine Western
cities of comparable population and demographic composition,
could afford substantial new revenues if area residents wished to
tax themselves at levels similar to residents in the city sample
and if existing political and legal constraints were removed.
The Boise Future Foundation consists of 40 local civic,
business and government leaders. The Foundation $ponsors carrying
capacity studies, which estimate the impact on human populations
and their related activities on the natural and social
envi~onment in the Boise metropolitan area.
The new release is the second update of a September 1985
study on municipal expenditures. The current update uses 1985-86
census data and focuses on the potential fiscal capacity of two
local governmental jurisdictions -- Boise City and the Boise
Independent School District.
Other findings in the update include:
*The study suggests that Boise's per pupil revenue of
$2,299.18 is 37 percent below the $3,635.85 average of the
selected cities. Boise is 39 percent below the national average
of $3,752 and is 32 percent below the regional average of
$3,368.38.
*Boise's per pupil property tax of $941.59 is 30 percent
below the selected city average of $1,343.78.
* Boise's per capita revenue of $463.80 is 30 percent below
the selected city average of $660.22. Also, Boise's per capita
expenditure of $456.19 is 30 percent below the selected city
average of $649.96. Thus, Boise generates and expends
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considerably less per capita than these comparable cities. This
suggests that the rate at which Boise taxes itself <generally) to
provide services is significantly less than the other nine
cities.
* In 1982, Boise's expenditure was 20 percent below the
selected city average. In 1984, it was 33 percent below the
average, and in 1986 it was <as already noted) 30 percent below
thE aver~ge. During this period, Boise WPnt from fourth lowest
per capita expenditure to the lowest.
*Boise's 1986 utilization of the property tax is 34 percent
below the national average of $190.20 of cities with populations
of 100,000 to 199,999.
* Boise's per capita personal income of $14,275 is 6 percent
above the selected city average of $13,413.40. Those communities
who are also above the city average are Reno, Nev., $17,469;
Tempe, Ariz., $15,294; and Tacoma, Wash., $13,620.
For more information, contact Gary Lyman, Boise Future
Foundation director, 385-3576.
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news release
Boise State University e TO: NEWS EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS
FROM: BOB EVANCHO, BSU NEWS SERVICES
DATE: November 21, 1988
RE: BOISE FUTURE FOUNDATION TO RELEASE '88 QUALITY OF LIFE
SURVEY
In 1984 the Boise Future Foundation released a survey that measured public
opinion on the environmental, economic, governmental, social and cultural
elements in Ada County. In essence, this survey gauged citizens• satisfaction,
or lack of it, with the quality of life in the area.
On Monday, Nov. 28, the Boise Future Foundation will release a report that
includes the results of a similar survey conducted earlier this year. The new
report also compares the new findings with the 1984 survey.
The new report, •Greater Boise•s Carrying Capacity: 1988 Quality of life
Survey,• will be released at a press conference at 10 a.•. in the office of
John Keiser, Boise State University president and chairman of the Boise Future
Foundation executive committee. Dr. Keiser's office is located in Room 307 of
the Business Building on the BSU campus.
The data comparing the 1984 and 1988 ratings of the Boise city government's
performance is an example of the information we believe you will find of great
interest to your readers/listeners/viewers. Both surveys used a scale of 1-5
with 1 representing highly satisfactory and 5 being highly unsatisfactory. The
highly satisfactory city government performance ranking jumped from 2 percent
in 1984 to 10 percent in 1988 while the second-best ranking improved from 12
percent in 1984 to 37 percent this year.
The 23-page report compares 1984 and '88 results on issues such as water
supply, air quality, roadway systems, quality of retail shopping, and
education.
Another section in the report ranks and compares quality of life priorities in
the two surveys. In that section, both surveys indicate that the level of
individual well-being was, and still is, the number one priority while
education jumped from fourth in 1984 to second in 1988.
Copies of the new report will be available to the media at Monday's press
conference. If you have any questions, contact Gary Lyman, Boise Future
Foundation director, at 385-3576, or our office at 385-1643. Thanks for your
interest.
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news release
Boise State University e
Dec. 7, 1988
TO: NEWS EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS
FROM: BOB EVANCHO, BSU NEWS SERVICES
RE: BOISE FUTURE FOUNDATION TO RELEASE EDUCATION REPORT
Of all the quality of life components that the Boise Future
Foundation has examined, perhaps its latest research effort
education -- affects (either directly or indirectly> the greatest
number of people.
The perceived quality of an educational system affects the
ability of a community to attract new business, and to service
those already in existence. Furthermore, the capacity of an
educational system to foster student learning directly affects
every family and individual.
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We believe the data in the release will be of great interest to
your readers/listeners/viewers.
As in previous Boise Future Foundation studies, the 66-page
report compares Boise with eight other Western cities of
comparable size and demographics. The report provides tables and
data on issues such as bond elections, teacher salaries, course
offerings, graduation rate, district activities, class size,
school size, and ACT scores. All told, 35 different aspects of
education are examined in the report.
In addition to Fery, Dr. John Keiser, Boise State University
president and chairman of the Boise Future Foundation executive
committee, and Gary Lyman, Boise Future Foundation director, will
be on hand to provide insight and comments on the findings.
Copies of the new report will be available to the media at
Friday's press conference. If you have any questions, contact
Lyman at 385-3576, or our office at 385-1643.
Thanks for your interest.
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More QOL Questions/Answers
Q. In the Foreword of the study, you extended your appreciation to Dr. Lyman
Gallup and Dr. Greg Raymond and to Idaho Power. What relationship do these
people have with the Future Foundation and what specific role did they play
in assisting you?
Q. Is there anything that you have downplayed or overplayed in your reporting
of these results?
Q. Given the diversity of the Trustees of the Boise Future Foundation, how do
you expect your trustees to view these results and use them? Do you think
they will support or dispute the findings?
Q. Explain why 65% of the respondents are males and only 35% are female? Is
there a possible bias here?
Q. Is there an inconsistency in the respondent's answers or is there an error
in reporting that people consider environmental degradation as being most
objectionable but not picking environmental elements as a priority?
Q. Has the survey release been timed to encourage political debate among
candidates running for election two months from now in November?
Q. The Foundation Executive Committee has written a letter to the reader
offering some points to consider when reviewing these survey findings. Why
did the Executive Committee feel this was necessary? Are they attempting
to set a context for interpreting these data?
Q. It appears that many of the Boise Future Foundation Executive Committee
members are the same key members of Uptown Boise. Has Uptown Boise been
involved with the sponsorship of this survey in any way and how does the
Foundation distinguish itself from Uptown Boise?
Q. From a carrying capacity perspective, is quality of life in Ada County
below, at, or above capacity and for how long will it remain that way?
Q. Why would an organization interested primarily in the future of Boise
survey citizens from all of Ada County? Wouldn't the Foundation be more (b 1 ?
interested/concerned with the quality of life in Boise than in *tt~ta?- ~~ ~ wi ·Y ...
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ITS ANNUAL 1W\NKSGIVING DINNER
FoR ALL OLDER RESIDENTS OF AnA CouNTY
60 YEARS OF AGE AND ABOVE
PLAcE : FoRT Bo I sE CofviYlUN I TY GYMNASIUM
DATE: FRIDAY, NovEMBER 17, 1978
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
(EACH PERSON IS ASKED TO BRING EITHER A HOT VEGETABLE, A SALAD, OR A DESERT)
PROGRAM
6:00 PM - DooRS OPEN
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6:30 - 7:30 PM - RoAsT TuRKEY DINNER
7:30 - 7:50 PM- FRED DAVIES, VocALIST, AccoMPANIED BY
JoAN HALKER AT THE PIANO
7:50 - 8:10 PM - RAY DUFFIN, t1AGICIAN
8:10 - 8:30 PM - THE SuNLINER QuARTET
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provide services is significantly less than the other nine
cities.
* In 1982, Boise's expenditure was 20 percent below the
selected city average. In 1984, it was 33 percent below the
average, and in 1986 it was 30 percent below
the average. During this period, Boise went from fourth lowest
per capita expenditure to the lowest.
*Boise's 1986 utilization of the property tax is 34 percent
below the national average of $190.20 of cities with populations
of 100,000 to 199,999.
* Boise's per capita personal income of $14,275 is 6 percent
above the selected city average of $13,413.40. Those communities
who are also above the city average are Reno, Nev., $17,469;
Tempe, Ariz., $15,294; and Tacoma, Wash., $13,620.
For more information, contact Gary Lyman, Boise Future
Foundation director, 385-3576.
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news release
Boise State University e
May 4, 1988
BOISE FUTURE FOUNDATION RELEASES MUNICIPAL EXPENDITURES REPORT
Although Boise has the third-highest per capita personal
income among 10 Western cities, the municipal expenditures as a
percentage of personal income are relatively low, said a study
released by the Boise Future Foundation.
The study reports that Boise, when compared to nine Western
cities of comparable population and demographic composition,
could afford substantial new revenues if area residents wished to
tax themselves at levels similar to residents in the city sample
and if existing political and legal constraints were removed.
The Boise Future Foundation consists of 40 local civic,
business and government leaders. The Foundation $ponsors carrying
capacity studies, which estimate the impact on human populations
and their related activities on the natural and social
envi~onment in the Boise metropolitan area.
The new release is the second update of a September 1985
study on municipal expenditures. The current update uses 1985-86
census data and focuses on the potential fiscal capacity of two
local governmental jurisdictions -- Boise City and the Boise
Independent School District.
Other findings in the update include:
*The study suggests that Boise's per pupil revenue of
$2,299.18 is 37 percent below the $3,635.85 average of the
selected cities. Boise is 39 percent below the national average
of $3,752 and is 32 percent below the regional average of
$3,368.38.
*Boise's per pupil property tax of $941.59 is 30 percent
below the selected city average of $1,343.78.
* Boise's per capita revenue of $463.80 is 30 percent below
the selected city average of $660.22. Also, Boise's per capita
expenditure of $456.19 is 30 percent below the selected city
average of $649.96. Thus, Boise generates and expends
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considerably less per capita than these comparable cities. This
suggests that the rate at which Boise taxes itself the greatest
number of people.
The perceived quality of an educational system affects the
ability of a community to attract new business, and to service
those already in existence. Furthermore, the capacity of an
educational system to foster student learning directly affects
every family and individual.
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